Penile Itch

What is penile itch?

Penile itch is a tickling, irritating sensation accompanied by the persistent need to scratch. It can be accompanied by the appearance of bumps, discolorations, or red spots on the genitals and testicular area. Related symptoms may include blisters; burning or pain; redness, warmth or swelling; scabbing; and scar tissue.

Penile itch can be extremely uncomfortable or awkward and create difficulty with urination, sexual relations, and daily activities. In addition to symptoms in and around your penis, and depending on the cause, penile itch can be accompanied by generalized symptoms, such as flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches and pains) and poor health in general.

Genitourinary symptoms that may occur along with penile itch

What causes penile itch?

Penile itch can have a number of different causes. Evaluating other symptoms in conjunction with it can help identify the cause. Sexually transmitted diseases are a common cause of penile itch, but the condition may arise from allergies, nonsexually transmitted infections, and irritation or inflammation from other cause...
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